Pontiac Solstice Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac Solstice takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2010 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2009 models use 0W-30 or 5W-30 (5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2006-2008 | 5W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Solstice year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Pontiac Solstice take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Pontiac Solstice takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2010 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2009 models use 0W-30 or 5W-30 (5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Pontiac Solstice take?
About 5 qt with a filter change on 2010 models, and 5 qt on 2009 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Pontiac Solstice?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2010: 5W-30; 2009: 0W-30/5W-30; 2006-2008: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 5 of 5 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Pontiac Solstice oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2009 Pontiac Solstice, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2009 Pontiac Solstice, 2.4L 4-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.